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What is the primary waste product excreted by the kidneys?
What process allows the removal of nitrogenous waste in an artificial kidney?
How much filtrate do kidneys generally reabsorb from the total produced?
In winter, why do people tend to urinate more compared to summer?
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What happens to urine after it is produced in the kidneys?
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What role do vacuoles play in plant waste management?
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Which statement about hemodialysis is accurate?
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Which of the following is not a waste removal process in plants?
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What is the primary function of pulmonary veins?
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Which vein is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the body?
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What characterizes the heart of mammals and birds compared to other animals?
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How many times does blood pass through the heart during double circulation?
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What is the primary role of the aorta in the circulatory system?
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What happens during the contraction of the right atrium?
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Which heart chamber is involved in the oxygenation of blood in fishes?
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What condition is defined as the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the vessels?
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What is the purpose of the cartilage rings in the trachea?
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During inhalation, what happens to the diaphragm?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
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How is carbon dioxide primarily transported in the blood?
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What is the role of hemoglobin in the human body?
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What occurs during the process of exhaling?
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Why is diffusion alone insufficient for oxygen transport in larger organisms?
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What components make up the blood plasma?
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What is the main process through which autotrophs fulfill their energy requirements?
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Which type of organisms are categorized as consumers?
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During photosynthesis, which two substances are primarily utilized?
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What triggers the opening of stomatal pores in plants?
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What happens to a leaf in a bell jar containing KOH?
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What stored form of energy do autotrophs typically use?
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Which of the following statements about heterotrophs is incorrect?
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Which mineral is necessary for the synthesis of proteins in plants?
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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?
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How do saprophytic organisms obtain their nutrients?
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What do autotrophs need from their environment for photosynthesis?
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What type of nutrition do humans exhibit?
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Which of the following is an example of a parasitic organism?
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What is the energy reserve in heterotrophs primarily stored as?
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Which form of nitrogen do plants primarily absorb through their roots?
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What happens to stomata in desert plants when gaseous exchange is not required?
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Study Notes
Basics of Cellular Processes
- Simple diffusion allows single cells to carry out processes independently, but is insufficient for multicellular organisms due to lack of direct environmental contact.
- Chemical reactions in cells utilize carbon as a source and oxygen to generate energy.
Nutrition
- Energy is essential for maintaining order and supporting growth and development, requiring materials from the environment.
- Enzymes act as bio-catalysts in biochemical reactions.
Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs
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Autotrophs:
- Obtain food from inorganic sources (carbon dioxide and water).
- Includes plants and cyanobacteria which use chlorophyll for photosynthesis, termed producers.
- Store energy primarily as starch.
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Heterotrophs:
- Consume complex substances broken down into simpler forms to derive energy.
- Includes animals, fungi, and certain bacteria, termed consumers with energy stored as glycogen.
Autotrophic Nutrition
- Photosynthesis converts CO2 and H2O into carbohydrates using sunlight and chlorophyll for energy storage.
- Stomata manage gas exchange and water loss, with guard cells regulating pore opening and closing.
Photosynthesis Experiment
- A bell jar with KOH demonstrated that the absence of carbon dioxide inhibited starch formation in leaves, confirming CO2's necessity for photosynthesis.
Essential Minerals for Plants
- Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur are critical minerals absorbed through roots.
- Nitrogen, vital for protein synthesis, is taken as nitrates/nitrites or ammonium ions, fixed by bacteria like rhizobium.
Heterotrophic Nutrition Types
- Holozoic: Consumption and internal digestion (e.g., humans, amoeba).
- Saprophytic: External digestion followed by absorption (e.g., bread mould, yeast).
- Parasitic: Nutrition derived from hosts without killing (e.g., lice, tapeworms).
Respiratory System Structure
- Air passes from trachea to bronchi, leading into lungs, where gas exchange occurs in alveoli, lined with blood vessels.
Breathing Mechanism
- Inhalation: Diaphragm flattens, and chest volume increases, drawing air into the lungs.
- Exhalation: Diaphragm contracts and chest volume decreases, expelling carbon dioxide.
Limitations of Diffusion
- In larger organisms, diffusion cannot meet oxygen demands; hemoglobin in red blood cells (RBC) is essential for oxygen transport.
Human Blood Circulation
- Blood, consisting of plasma and cells, facilitates the transport of gases and nutrients.
- Oxygenated blood is carried from lungs to the heart via pulmonary veins.
Double Circulation in Humans
- Blood flows twice during each complete cycle: deoxygenated blood from the body enters the right atrium via vena cava, goes to lungs for oxygenation, and returns as oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
- The heart's structure ensures effective separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
Heart Structure in Different Organisms
- Reptiles and amphibians typically possess a three-chambered heart; mammals and birds have a four-chambered heart for efficient oxygen distribution.
Blood Pressure
- Defined by systolic pressure during contraction, typically measured at 120 mm Hg.
Kidney Function and Urine Formation
- Kidneys filter 180L of filtrate daily, with substantial reabsorption; approximately 1-2L is excreted as urine.
- Ureters transport urine to the bladder, which is controlled by muscular contractions.
Hemodialysis
- An artificial kidney device cleanses blood of nitrogenous wastes when kidneys fail, utilizing a semi-permeable membrane for diffusion.
Excretion in Plants
- Plants release oxygen as a waste during photosynthesis and remove excess water through transpiration.
- Waste products are stored in vacuoles and shed along with dead parts like leaves.
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This quiz covers key concepts in biology related to nutrition and the processes of simple diffusion. It explains how single-celled organisms and multi-cellular organisms meet their cellular requirements through these processes. Explore how chemical reactions involving carbon and oxygen contribute to energy needs in living organisms.
